{Day 3}

Artemis slowly opened his eyes to a soft chiming sound. He was laying on a large plush surface, his body clothed in gentle golden robes that cascaded down his body.

He slowly sat up, wincing at a stinging pain in his arm. He touched it lightly to find a bandage fastened with the silver head of an elk hooked onto it.

He looked at the clothes more closely and found acute details of lightning bolts decorating his chest area and the sleeves of the robes.

He blinked slowly. How did he get here? Who dressed him? How did he get hurt?

He looked up, taking a look at the room around him.

The room was large and pale yellow colored. There was a large mirror in front of the bed, but with all of the cushions in the way, he could not see his reflection.

The blankets and pillows were gold and yellow, with the same lightning markings as Artemis's clothes.

The room felt.. Warm. Just by Artemis being in it, he felt at ease and sighed softly, laying back down onto the bed, deciding to lay still a while longer, since parts of his body still ached badly.

He closed his eyes for a moment, sighing softly and comfort. He felt so safe here, like he was incredibly loved by someone.

"Ah, my darling Artemis!" A voice spoke softly into Artemis's ear, and he jumped.

He rolled, gasping as he was pinned underneath a large man. He had sharp golden eyes, bulging muscles, a pointed beard and long golden locks.

He smiled down at Artemis gently, love in his eyes. A hand moved from the side of Artemis's head to press his hair to the side, lowering his head and gently connecting their lips together.

Artemis gasped, his mouth opening and letting the man's tongue dive into his mouth. He was unable to move, a tingling feeling take over his body and his eyes fluttered shut, slowly kissing back gently.

He sighed, moaning softly as he felt hands glide down his sides and brought his hands up to cup the man's face, pulling him down more with a light moan.

The man grinned into the kiss, tugging on the scarlet strands of Artemis's hair, but Artemis was too deep in the throng of the beautiful seduction that  was the god kissing him senseless.

When he finally pulled away, Artemis was huffing for breath, his mind scattered, and his head pounding as the sort of hypnotism started to wear thin.

"Do you love me, my dear?" The man purred, and through the haze that covered Artemis's mind, something screamed in fury.

Not his! Not his! Not his!!

Artemis blinked quickly, the voice hissed angrily, fighting it's way into Artemis's mouth.

"I... I don't-" Artemis started, the haze vanishing from his mind and making him gasp.

"No.." He said, pushing against the god's chest.

"No, get away!" Artemis cried, heaving the god away. The god grunted as he fell onto the floor.

"Artemis, wait!" He cried, reaching for the red haired god. Artemis jumped up, running as fast as he could to the door of the room and slamming it open.

He ran fast down the hallway, skidding on carpets and running through tapestries as he made his way through the maze like halls.

Soon enough, he could see out the windows, see the garden, see the school.

Relief filled his heart and he swept open the windows to a large balcony, stepping onto the marble flooring.

"Artemis! Stop!" Artemis looked back. The god was there, his eyes wide in desperation.

"Do not leave me! Please, remember me! Remember Zeus!" He begged, his eyes wide and pleading.

Artemis stared at him, his expression monotone. He climbed up onto the balcony railing, and looked down.

He could hear the god rushing for him, and felt his fingertips on his back. Artemis pressed his fingers to his lips, whistling loudly before he fell forward through the air.

In a free fall, he closed his eyes and waited. He could hear the whinnying of the elk's and smiled.

He reached out, knowing they would be there, but instead, he was captured into a pair of warm arms and pressed against a broad chest.

Artemis blinked in surprise, looking up, he saw worried green eyes, filled with tears and relief.

"A... Apollon?"